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    Ask Arthur Frommer; And Travel Better, Cheaper, Smarter

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    "Arthur Frommer is still dispensing practical advice to travelers." -USA Today "Written in Frommer's trademark light and conversational tone , [Ask Arthur Frommer] covers more than 800 topics, from packing quandaries to the best airport-food options, all arranged alphabetically for easy reference. Each entry is brief, informative, and entertaining. -American Way magazine "Packed with practical advice for budget travel...Frommer's strong opinions and conversational writing style make the book a fun, easy read."--About.com "Reading [Ask Arthur Frommer] is like having dinner -- and a glass of wine and then coffee and dessert -- with the world's best travel advisor." -Jeanne Leblanc,Courant.com "Arthur has a unique perspective on the changes that have take place over the past 50 years. This book is packed with everything from airfares and lodging to vacations for nudist and vegans."-Tripso.comOrganized by travel topicMore than 500 entriesEach entry is a short, digestible take--no longer than a page.250 b&w photosArthur's style is personable and engaged--his personality shines through.1:“Into the Wild Blue Yonder . . .” All about airfares, airlines& airports.2:“All I Want Is a Room Somewhere . . .” Sleeping better& cheaper at hotels, hostels& homes.3:“Over the Bounding Main . . .” Cut-rate cruises on oceans& rivers—with gripes as well.4:“Get Your Kicks on Route 66 . . .” Trains, buses, bicycles, light cars& RVs have it all over planes.5: In the Footsteps of Indiana Jones. Adventure tours, safaris, camping, trekking& yoga.6:“This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land . . .” Affordable travel& vacations in the United States.7: A New Way to Visit the Old World. Offsetting that dramatic decline in the U.S. dollar.8: Trips That Cater to Your Mind. Learning vacations, brainy tours, cerebral cruises.9: Special Interests& Special People. From students to seniors to singles, from nudists to vegans, there’s travel for everyone.10: The Preparations You Make, the Products You Buy. From passports to pet care to packing.11: The People Who Assist You. To separate the talented from the not so, get references.12: These Are a Few of My Favorite Places. The cities, islands& nations to consider for your next trip.13: You’ll Need Money. Getting the cash, spending it right, guarding it well.14: Problems, Pitfalls& Controversies. My tirades about travel, in a number of fields.15: Tips, Rules& Predictions. We pontificate a bit about the general art of travel.Appendix: Late Developments. New websites, tactics, destinations, travel trends& choices.Index.MILLIONS OF TRAVELERS HAVE LEARNED TOASK ARTHUR FROMMERAsk Arthur Frommer is a condensed encyclopedia of smart travel.It answers nearly every major question, discusses every majorissue, covers every step of travel, reduces every travel expenditure, and shows you:How to get there in the most efficient and economical way, whether your destination is at home or abroadWhere to stay and where to eat in whatever city or other location you selectHow to maximize the enjoyment of your trip and reduce your expensesHow to overcome scores of obstacles or problemsHow to make the best, most cost-effective use of travel literature and the InternetThe book also contains Arthur Frommer's outspoken (andentertaining) comments on travel issues and controversies. Like any encyclopedia, it is a standard reference work to beconsulted every time you contemplate a trip or are lookingfor vacation suggestions. Ask Arthur Frommer is an indispensablepart of anyone's travel library.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateMar 11, 2009
    ISBN9780470474662
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